Local Life 247

Big Gig
2019-05-05 13:00 - 20:00 UTC
16 live, local acts take to the stage to raise funds for The Brick! Bands and vocalists including Leah Wallis, The Band With No Name and Bamboo Rampage will be performing, with plenty of food on offer plus an ice cream van and bottle bar.

Footballers in the Trenches Talk
2019-05-05 14:00 - 15:30
WWI historian Steve Williams presents a talk on local men who fought in the Great War – and played football along the way. Entry £2.50 – for more info, visit www.chorleyinthegreatwar.org.uk

Ladies Night
2019-05-05 19:00 - 22:00
A night of entertainment from St. Helens’ leading ladies – Kiera Weathers, Kerrie Ann Lomas and Lucy Whitby! Free entry. For info, call 01744 26911.

Bank Holiday Parish Walk
2019-05-06 10:30 - 13:00
Join St. Laurence’s Church in their annual parish walk, followed by a BBQ in the Refectory Garden. For more information, call 01257 231360.

Bluebell Walk
2019-05-06 13:00 - 15:00
Join the rangers for a circular 5-mile walk from Yarrow Valley to Duxbury, and search for bluebells! Suitable footwear and clothing recommended.

Gentry of Eccleston Talk
2019-05-09 18:00 - 19:00
Local historians Alan Marsden and David Nelson present a talk on the grand houses of Eccleston and district in 1840, and the people who lived in them. Find out about their work, social connections and the ultimate decline of the landed gentry. Free entry.

Cemetery Open Day
2019-05-11 10:00 - 14:00
Meet the bereavement services staff and take a behind-the-scenes tour of the crematorium. You’ll hear advice on funeral planning and finance, with cemetery tours offered by the Friends of St. Helens Cemetery.

Spring Fair
2019-05-11 11:00 - 16:00
Grab a bargain from a variety of stalls from crafts, books and DVDs to plants and bric-a-brac. There’ll be plenty to keep the kids entertained with donkey rides, face painting, music and activities, with afternoon tea and light lunches served in the tea room. Free admission.

Chorley 10K
2019-05-12 09:30 - 16:00
Race around the two-lap traffic-free course from Chorley town centre around the beautiful Astley Park and back, or join the Chorley 2K Family Run. The course is fully marshalled with water stations. To register, visit http://checkoutchorley.com/chorley10k/

Afternoon Tea
2019-05-12 14:00 - 16:00
Feast on a selection of sandwiches, cakes and scones with lashings of prosecco and hot drinks. Tickets £10 with proceeds to Rainford Girl Guiding and the Chairman’s Fund, bookable on 01744 884709.

Springtime in Brass
2019-05-12 15:00 - 17:00
Leyland Band perform a delightful brass concert with special guests Wigan Youth Jazz Orchestra. Tickets £10 in advance or £12 on the door, £5 for students or £8 for patrons. Under-5s go free. Available from Malcolm’s Musicland (01257 264362), Electra Centre (01772 424372) or from Jan on 01772 813895.

Place2Place Cup
2019-05-12 16:30 - 19:00
A charity football match to raise awareness of the stigma surrounding male mental health – catch the exciting 90 minute match and a raffle. No ticket required but donations welcome.

Digital Photography Taster
2019-05-13 10:00 - 12:00
Want to get more out of your camera or improve the composition of your shots? Confused about pixelated images or just want to take better portraits? Come along to a free introductory photography session. Booking required at Eventbrite or on 0300 123 6703.

Twiddlemuff Decorating
2019-05-13 15:00 - 17:00
Come along to decorate and sew up a twiddlemuff to be donated to someone with dementia. These help occupy the mind and comfort those who need them.

Ladies Lunch
2019-05-16 11:00 - 16:00
The annual Ladies Lunch helps to raise money for Derian House. Dress to impress for an elegant afternoon of drinks, fashion and a sumptuous three-course meal. Shop at handcrafted stalls or bid in the exclusive auction, with live music and a grand raffle. Tickets £40 per person, bookable from 01257 271271 or fundraising@derianhouse.co.uk

Was the Lady Floating Talk
2019-05-16 13:00 - 14:00
Between 1912 and 1914, three men were married. The three grooms all had three things in common: they were all the same man, and they were all soon to be widowed, and their brides found in the bath. This informative talk by Charlie Guy gives an insight into the George Joseph Smith murders. Entry £3, bookable on 01942 828128 or wiganmuseum@wigan.gov.uk

Ghost Train Performance
2019-05-16 19:30 - 22:00
Rainhill Garrick Society present the classic ghost story – a group of passengers are stranded at a rural station overnight, and increasingly threatened by a malevolent force. Tickets available from Rainhill Post Office and Village Hall, or on 01744 813429.

Audience with Liverpool Legends
2019-05-17 19:30 - 22:30
Join John Aldridge, Ronnie Whelan and Steve McMahon on stage, with highlights from their careers and plenty of banter! Limited opportunities for meet and greets before the show – tickets from £30-£66.

Grand Summer Fayre
2019-05-18 09:30 - 13:30
Browse plenty of stalls stocking everything from cakes to crafts, and let the little ones embark on a treasure hunt! You can also have your car cleaned while enjoying a light breakfast or lunch! For stall enquiries, call 01695 386743.

Beer & Gin Festival
2019-05-18 12:00 - 23:00
The 11th annual Beer & Gin Festival returns to The Mansion House! Enjoy craft beers and specialty gins, with proceeds going to Age UK. Tickets £4 on the door.

Steam Heritage Festival
2019-05-18 13:30 - 17:00
View steam traction engines, vintage tractors, miniature engines and plenty more at the last surviving Pithead in Lancashire. There’ll be demonstrations throughout the weekend, a vintage fairground and fair organs.

Bluebell Fairy Walk
2019-05-18 14:00 - 16:00
Take the whole family on this annual magical fairy trail through Brinscall! Make crowns from natural materials along the way and finish up with refreshments and make your own peg fairy or elf to take home. Tickets £7, booking essential at www.wildwooddays.co.uk/events/

Teddy Bears Picnic
2019-05-19 11:30 - 16:30
There’s bound to be a big surprise in the woods today! Enjoy family fun travelling on steam engines – children with teddy bears go free! There’s fun and games, fairground rides and refreshments on the Catering Wagon.

Dogs Trust Fun Day
2019-05-19 12:00 - 16:00
Enjoy a fun dog show, have-a-go agility course, doggy dash and plenty of fun and games for children! There’ll be stalls selling homemade cakes and food, and a grand raffle on the day. Entry £5 per car or £1 on foot.

60th Anniversary Concert
2019-05-19 19:30 - 22:00
Trinity Girls Brass Band perform a special concert to celebrate their 60th anniversary! Tickets £6, available on 07864 917961 or from Pemberton Band Room.

Evening with Maxine Peake
2019-05-21 19:30 - 22:00
TV and film personality Maxine Peake takes questions about her career, from her upbringing in Westhoughton to her recent film role Peterloo, with musical entertainment and supper. Tickets £15 from 01942 244309, 07964 122114 or 07570 414640.

Ukulele Concert
2019-05-24 19:00 - 21:00
Wigan Ukulele Band perform a concert of fun songs. Tickets £7.50 including sausage and mash supper. Bring your own drinks.

A Taste of Rivington
2019-05-24 19:00 - 23:00
Enjoy an evening of fabulous, locally sourced food, plenty of music and some axe throwing to raise money for Rivington Terraced Gardens! Tickets £30, available from www.rivingtonterracedgardens.org.uk

Disco Bingo
2019-05-24 19:15 - 22:30
A traditional bingo game with a hilarious modern twist – certain numbers trigger Disco classics to get the whole room dancing! There’ll be dance-offs throughout the evening with daft prizes to be won and a full-on disco afterwards.

Nocturnal Nature
2019-05-24 20:30 - 22:30
Enjoy nature at night as you look for the signs, sights and sounds of nocturnal nature including owls, bats and moths. Dogs welcome on non-extendable leads, parking charges apply. Tickets free, but must be booked on Eventbrite, meet at the Kitchen Courtyard.
